Jakarta, Nov. 18 -- Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir said the government has begun drafting a policy with the Finance Ministry to exempt overseas prize money earned by Indonesian athletes from domestic taxation.

"We are discussing with the Finance Minister whether the state can provide a facility allowing our athletes who excel abroad to bring home their prize money without being taxed," Thohir told reporters here on Tuesday.

He said he wants Indonesian athletes who earn rewards for international achievements to fully enjoy the results of their hard work.

He mentioned men's singles shuttler Jonatan Christie, who has received tens of thousands of US dollars, and tennis player Janice Tjen, who has earned hundreds of thousands.

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